Beat The Heat Without The Big Energy Bill

Americans
look forward to summer vacation all year, but the warmer weather can also bring
it's own set of challenges. The heat is great for a beach vacation, but it also
makes the average energy bill go through the roof. Air conditioning represents
the largest use of electricity in American homes, and that statistic is
unlikely to change with the record high temperatures that the United States has
already seen this year. Alternative energy companies encourage consumers to
think differently about their power suppliers for environmental reasons, but
there are also economic advantages involved.

Three Ways
Homeowners can Slim Down Their Summer Electricity Bills:

1) Install
a programmable thermostat

Even before
alternative electricity suppliers become involved, homeowners can reduce their
summer spending by installing and programming a smart thermostat. This
appliance can maintain your desired room temperature to keep you comfortable.
Heating and cooling systems will kick on and off as needed, rather than working
continuously.

Motivated
homeowners can even set temperature changes according to time of day, so that
their system isn't burning energy to keep the house cool while everyone is away
at work. The result is an efficient heating and cooling system that expends
less energy. Programmable thermostats save consumers an average of 10% on their
yearly energy bills.

2) Update
your appliances

Alternative
energy companies often suggest an energy audit, or an appliance-by-appliance
look at where your home uses electricity. Out dated TVs and old refrigerators
can be significant drains on your energy bank. It may be more cost effective to
replace those appliances than to pay for their inefficiency. For instance,
modern refrigerators are 60% less expensive than they were in 1975, and they
use 75% less energy.

This means
you can abandon that weird ice cave in the back of the freezer and save.
Heating and cooling systems are especially big drains, so think about your hot
water heater, oven, and microwave in addition to your fridge. Updating
appliances is a great way to slim your energy bill before you consider
alternative energy companies.

3) Consider
alternative power companies

The energy
market is slowly shifting and becoming more competitive.Previously, regulated markets meant that only one power
provider supplied all aspects of a home's energy and the cost was controlled
publicly. Deregulated markets allow companies to become innovative and compete
to offer the best services for the best price. The deregulation of electricity
markets isn't about making the power supply less controlled; it's about letting
new technology improve the market. Look into your options and decide what's
best for your energy needs.

These are
just three ways a homeowner can reduce the cost of cooling their home this
summer. It's important to think about environmental impact of power choices,
but there are also immediate concerns--like monthly cost--that homeowners need
to consider. The average American household, with no alternative energy
sources, spends $107 per month on electricity. By making a few, small changes,
homeowners can live comfortably this summer, both with their bills and with the
summer heat.

About Starion Energy, Inc.

Starion Energy Inc. serves both commercial and residential customers, helping consumers find their ideal contracts and rates; and their coverage area spans 10 states throughout the U.S. To learn more about their services, visit starionenergy.com

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Based in Middlebury, CT, Starion Energy was founded in 2009 and provides effective gas and electricity options. Starion is a fast-growing, dynamic energy provider rewarding customers with alternative energy services, customized solutions, superior customer care, and a robust rewards program. Starion continues to grant deregulated energy consumers the power to find the best fit for their household or business. Starion Energy- powering your life and the future, one generation at a time.

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